Groundwork for trade talks with Qatar, a key member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has been laid, and negotiations are expected to commence soon. Officials said the discussions aim to establish a comprehensive framework for reducing trade barriers and enhancing bilateral economic cooperation across sectors.

This initiative follows increasing interest among GCC countries to establish bilateral trade agreements with India, bypassing the slower-paced regional negotiations .

Qatar, with its substantial sovereign wealth, energy reserves, and rising interest in global investment, could be a key partner for India, especially in sectors like energy, LNG supply security, infrastructure, services, and sovereign fund partnerships.

Oman FTA

India and Oman have concluded negotiations for

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